A ranking of Asia's oldest national anthems still in use lists Taiwan's anthem under the name "Republic of China" with its flag, a small symbolic win for Taiwan and a sore point for Chinese nationalists online.

• The data site Seasia Stats ranked the anthems, with Japan's "Kimigayo" first and the Republic of China anthem, adopted in 1930, seventh.
• The listing uses the name "Republic of China," shows the Taiwan flag, and states plainly that the anthem is still used by the Republic of China in Taiwan.
• That wording touches a sensitive spot for Beijing, which rejects any official recognition of Taiwan as a separate state.
• The rest of the top ten includes the Philippines, Armenia, Turkey, Lebanon, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and North Korea.

Outlook: Expect more online friction between Chinese and Taiwanese users over how Taiwan gets named on international lists, but no real policy impact.